- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Panhandle, TX
Panhandle H S
Federal NCES profile for Panhandle H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483423003805
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panhandle H S earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Panhandle · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Panhandle H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panhandle H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Panhandle, TX.
School address
District: Panhandle Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483423003805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Panhandle H S grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483423003805 · Panhandle, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 9.6:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Panhandle El (290 students)
Panhandle H S grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Panhandle H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panhandle El
Panhandle El
290 students
- This school
Panhandle H S
201 students
- Panhandle J H
Panhandle J H
129 students
What this shows Panhandle H S reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panhandle H S compares
Panhandle H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Panhandle H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panhandle Isd reports $13,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panhandle H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panhandle J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panhandle H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panhandle H S
How many students attend Panhandle H S?
Panhandle H S has 201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panhandle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panhandle H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Panhandle H S is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panhandle H S?
21.7% of students at Panhandle H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panhandle H S?
The largest demographic group at Panhandle H S is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Panhandle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panhandle H S?
Panhandle H S has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panhandle H S rank among public schools in Panhandle?
By Resource Investment Index, Panhandle H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Panhandle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Panhandle Isd?
Besides Panhandle H S, Panhandle Isd also operates Panhandle El (290 students) and Panhandle J H (129 students). See the Panhandle Isd district page for the complete list.